Name that theme!
Why?
What?
Conflicts!
What a character!
100

George and Lennie getting a place of their own

Dreams

100
Why does Lennie spend so much time in the barn?
He wants to be with the puppies and pet them.
100
What does Candy regret not doing?
Shooting his own dog.
100
Why did Curley get mad at Lennie and attack him?
Lennie was smiling about their dream and Curley thought he was laughing at him.
100
What is the name of the stable buck?
Crooks
200

Crooks staying alone in the barn or Curley's wife always asking people what they are doing?

Loneliness


200
Why did most of the men leave the bunkhouse and go to the barn?
They wanted to see Slim and Curley fight.
200
A dog could be considered a metaphor for which character?
Lennie George tells him, "Good boy." and Carlson tells the old dog, "Come on, boy."
200
What happened to Curley's hand?
Lennie crushed it in his hand.
200
Who offered to kill the old dog?
Carlson
300

Candy taking care of the old dog

Human Condition

300

Why did George stop making fun of Lennie when they were younger?

Lennie almost drowned when George told him to jump in the river. Lennie doesn't even know when a joke is being played on him. 

300
Who is considered "God" or the "boss"?
Slim "George looked over at Slim and saw the calm, Godlike eyes fastened on him." (19)
300
What happens when Lennie gets scared or confused?
He holds on and doesn't let go.
300
Who did George tell about why they left weed?
Slim
400

George and Lennie traveling together

Friendship

400
What happens when Candy overhears George and Lennie talk about their dream?
Candy wants to join them and put in his $350.
400
How long did George say it would take to get their place?
One month
400
Why was it hard for Candy to let go of his old dog?
He had him since he was a pup and he was the best sheep dog. Candy didn't want him to be hurt.
400
Who's "gonna make a mess"?
Curley's wife
500

Candy offering money to be part of Lennie and George's rance

Dreams

500

Why does George tell Candy and Lennie not to say anything about their dream?

George says that they'll probably "...can us so we can't make no stake." (which means they'll get rid of them or fire them)

500
What does Slim tell Curley about his hand?
It got caught in a machine.
500

What does Lennie think will happen if he gets into trouble at the ranch?

He won't be able to tend the rabbits

500
How did Crooks get his name?
He was kicked by a horse, which gave him a crooked back.
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